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Island property project could really pay off
A picture-perfect home boasting idyllic island serenity and stunning sea views has hit the market. The Boat House on the Isle of Jura in the Inner Hebrides, is surrounded by the best of Scotland’s wild terrain, creating a paradise for walkers and nature lovers. The partially completed home and detached boat house offer buyers a…
Read MoreA celebration of American roots music in Scotland
Songwriters and musicians from across the globe will gather in Glasgow for a unique one-off concert. On Monday, 30 July, they will be highlighting the universal and international appeal of American roots music, often referred to as Americana at the Cottiers Theatre in Glasgow. The youthful all-female line-up features some of the most exciting talent…
Read MoreNew photographic exhibition is picture perfect
Scottish photography is in the frame at a new exhibition in Edinburgh. In Focus: Scottish Photography opened earlier this month, showcasing over 50 artworks from the City Art Centre’s photographic collections, many of which will be displayed for the first time. Scotland, and Edinburgh especially, has played a central role in the history of fine…
Read MoreGo batty for the rare wildlife at whisky distillery
A Scotch whisky distillery is home to the UK’s most north-westerly population of rare brown long-eared bats – and it’s holding a special Bat Safari. These bats, as well as a colony of common Pipistrelle bats, which were discovered nesting in the roof of Borodale House, prior to the distillery build. Raasay’s nocturnal residents were…
Read MoreBid to grow barley own home soil continues
A Scots distillery is taking part in a second year of barley variety trials. After a successful barley variety trial on the island of Raasay in 2017, Isle of Raasay Distillery will determine which varieties grow and ripen on the island. Raasay Distillery has the ultimate long-term objective of growing enough barley on Raasay to…
Read MoreSecret Garden at Gleneagles inspires afternoon tea
Gleneagles’ Michelin star chef has thrown open the door of his secret garden as the hotel runs a series of exclusive afternoon teas. Andrew Fairlie is preparing for the first in a series of collaborative afternoon teas taking place at Perthshire’s Gleneagles Hotel from August to November. As part of this exclusive series, acclaimed Scottish…
Read MoreEnjoy Scotland’s dramatic dark skies under canvas
Families who enjoy the great outdoors can get together under the stars early next month. They are being offered the chance to join an overnight camp out beneath the dramatic dark skies of the Craigengillan Estate near Loch Doon – Europe’s first UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve – from Saturday, August 4 to Sunday, August 5.…
Read MoreEnjoy the great outdoors with a host of fun events
There’s a chance to enjoy the great outdoors in the company of experts, starting this weekend. From wild nights out to urban safaris, Aberdeen City Council’s countryside rangers are giving the city’s stay-cationers and tourists the opportunity of a memorable summer holiday with a host of free offbeat events. This Saturday (21 July) the team…
Read MorePut your mind at ease and join the Big Butterfly Count
Wildlife broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough is urging people across Scotland to take part in the world’s biggest butterfly survey over the next three weeks. The Big Butterfly Count starts on Friday, July 20, and Butterfly Conservation president Sir David said that taking part not only generates important data on butterflies, but also provides…
Read MoreHow the NE250 tourist trail could be going green
A Scottish tourist route is set to become more environmentally friendly, with the expansion of its electric vehicle charging network. The network of charging points across Aberdeenshire covering the North East 250 could be expanded , to highlight some of the best the north east has to offer visitors. Aberdeenshire Council is working with the…
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